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Old 12-08-2021, 04:46 PM
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Does anyone have any idea or product that can black out the crome strip that looks like a retainer on the front of the Stingray?
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Old 12-08-2021, 04:51 PM
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I understand black vinyl tape works well. I have a Z06 so this has not been an issue for me.
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Autozone has chrome delete tape for about $5, used it on mine, looked good and easy installation. Used it on my 16 Stingray I had.
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I understand black vinyl tape works well. I have a Z06 so this has not been an issue for me.
Yep, tape, vinyl wrap, paint will just pop off.
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Does anyone have any idea or product that can black out the chrome strip that looks like a retainer on the front of the Stingray?
I got an overlay kit off of Amazon - link below. Just take your time to apply and trim. I've had it on 18 months now and it still looks great. No issues.

ZIC Corvette C7 Vinyl Chrome Grille Bar Overlay - Black Carbon Flash Metallic ZIC Corvette C7 Vinyl Chrome Grille Bar Overlay - Black Carbon Flash Metallic
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I bought a grill Blackout overlay from Corvette Mods in Carbon Fiber for about $20. It goes on easy and looks great, you'll love the look!!
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I bought a grill Blackout overlay from Corvette Mods in Carbon Fiber for about $20. It goes on easy and looks great, you'll love the look!!
Wow, you may be Corvette Mod's first satisfied customer.
Just kidding of course, but they have a horrible reputation on this forum.
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Originally Posted by mbaessler
Does anyone have any idea or product that can black out the crome strip that looks like a retainer on the front of the Stingray?
Try RPI Designs, https://www.rpidesigns.com

C7 Corvette Grille Blackout Vinyl Overlay Kit
Item #: CMS-1182
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LOL it's the only thing I've bought from them!!
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I got an overlay kit off of Amazon - link below. Just take your time to apply and trim. I've had it on 18 months now and it still looks great. No issues.

ZIC Corvette C7 Vinyl Chrome Grille Bar Overlay - Black Carbon Flash Metallic
Thanks for the link.
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I used a different vinyl tape that matches perfect. Long roll provides enough for mistakes



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I used black electrical tape, and looks so much better.
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Vinyl would do the trick and hold up the best
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I used a Carbon Fiber tape. Been on for a year.
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I used black electrical tape, and looks so much better.
Same here. This mod has held up outside 24/7/365 in FL for over a year now. I did just to see how it would look and I left it on because it looked great.
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WHole ZO6 grill on amazon 120 bucksc in crabon flash. replacing it is easy. few screws, and 4 clips and whole front is off. swap and back on.
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Carefully sand, prep, mask, and paint. Has always worked for me on other vehicles.
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Old 12-09-2021, 05:57 PM
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I masked it off and plastidip
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I used 3M Carbon Fiber style tape about 6 years ago. The car gets garaged but it still looks like new,
WTH were they thinking when they added that ugly chrome strip to the grill?
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Originally Posted by daveb91
I masked it off and plastidip
I did the same with gloss black duplicolor spray vinyl. It took me about 40 minutes to mask off the nose with painters tape and plastic drop sheeting that I had for a home painting project.



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